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- Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene= 60 units (2 years*)
*After being admitted into the program and not including general education and program prerequisites.
Dental Hygiene Program Application Dates and Health Science Application Login
Cypress College’s Dental Hygiene Program provides students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to qualify for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist. This program also prepares students to take the National Board of Dental Hygiene Examiners written examination, the Western Regional Examining Board clinical examination, and the California Law and Ethics examination for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
The Cypress College Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
In the dental programs, there is potential for exposure to bloodborne and infectious disease by way of saliva and blood. The Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs at Cypress College require students to wear personal protective equipment for safety when working with classmates and patients in various dental procedures. Students in the program receive theory and practice regarding infection control procedures and prevention of exposure to bloodborne and infectious disease.
The goal of the Cypress College Dental Hygiene Program is to provide the student with the educational opportunity to attain:
The goal of the Cypress College Dental Hygiene Program is to provide the student with the educational opportunity to attain:
Dental Hygiene students will participate in the Cypress College Dental Hygiene Clinic.
TE-3 Room 305
Health Science Division
The following courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” and an over-all GPA of 2.5. Once a passing grade is achieved, courses may not be repeated for a higher grade.
All accepted applicants are required to pass DH 100C Introduction to Dental Hygiene. Failure to pass DH 100C prohibits future applications.
Science Prerequisites: Must be completed within five years at the time of application, and with an overall GPA of 3.0.
General Education Prerequisites: The following courses must be completed at the time of application with a minimum grade of “C” or better.
General Education and Graduation Requirements
The following additional courses are required for the Associate degree and must be completed by the time of application. All general education courses must be completed with a “C” or better. Please refer to the Cypress College Catalog for current Native General Education requirements.
Students for the DH program are selected using the system listed below. No other criteria are used for selection.
Ranking will be based on:
NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Students will be required to pass a formal background check before placement in affiliated hospitals/clinics. During the learning process, students are required to perform dental hygiene process of care on each other.
Curriculum
Semester I
DH 101C – Dental Anatomy & Morphology – 2.0 units
DH 104C – Oral Health Assessment – 3.0 units
DH 105C – Oral Embryology and Histology – 2.0 units
DH 106C – Radiology Tech/Hygienists – 3.0 units
DH 109C – Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene – 5.0 units
DH 148C – Medical/Dental Emergencies – 2.0 units
Semester I Units – 17.0
Semester II
DH 110C – Clinical Dental Hygiene – 7 units
DH 112C – Head and Neck Anatomy – 2.0 units
DH 113C – General and Oral Pathology – 2.0 units
DH 116C – Dental Materials/Hygienists – 2.5 units
DH 125C – Perio Pathology & Therapy – 2.0 units
Semester II Units – 15.0
Semester III
DH 220C – Clinical Dental Hygiene – 6.5 units
DH 240C – Community Oral Health I – 2.0 units
DH 250C – Pharmacology – 2.0 units
DH 255C – Dental Anesthesiology – 3.0 units
DH 260C – Dental Care for Special Needs – 2.0 units
Semester III Units – 15.5
Semester IV
DH 221C – Clinical Dental Hygiene – 6.5 units
DH 230C – Dental Specialties – 2.0 units
DH 241C – Community Oral Health II – 2.0 units
DH 245C – Dental Jurisprudence – 2.0 units
Semester IV Units – 14.0
Elective: DH 275C or DH 276C Clinical Dental Hygiene 0.5 unit (Summer Session)
A student must attain a minimum of a “C” in all required courses to continue in the program.
The Dental Hygiene Program offers four certificates upon completion of the program.
(1) successfully pass written and clinical Board Examination and Law and Ethics Examination, and (2) have no criminal record, or the board must determine that a past criminal record poses no threat to the public health, safety, or welfare. Finger printing is required and checked through the Department of Justice and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The applicant must report on the Application for Licensure, any convictions, or pleas of nolo contendere, even if the conviction was dismissed. Making a false statement on an application, regarding a past conviction, is cause for denial of a license, regardless of the nature of the crime or how long ago it occurred.
The North Orange County Community College District, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State Laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. The district is also committed to maintaining campuses that are free of harassment, drugs, and alcohol.
Health Science Counselors
Division of Health Science
Cypress College
9200 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630-5897
(714) 484-7015
Health Science Applications Office
Health Science Building/TE3-217
Cypress College
9200 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630-5897
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NOTE – If you sent official transcripts to Cypress College before being provided a Cypress College or Fullerton College student id# (same # is used for both colleges), you must contact Cypress College Admission and Records and request for your transcript to be uploaded to your id# in the transcript database.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide the most current transcript when applying/reapplying to a program.
Eligibility to apply (all must be Yes)
List ALL Colleges and Universities with coursework attempted, completed, or in progress, regardless if they apply to the program. Includes dual-enrollment/special admit (courses completed during elementary school, middle school, or high school), or distance learning. List full college name on application. DO NOT list districts or abbreviations. Accepted abbreviations are UC for University of California and CSU for California State University. Accepted examples: UC Irvine, CSU Long Beach.
Program Science Prerequisites
Be prepared to list the following for each course: Subject & Course # (as seen on the transcript – not the CRN #), School, Units, Grade, Term, and Year.
Program General Education Prerequisites
Be prepared to list the following for each course: Subject & Course # (as seen on the transcript – not the CRN #), School, Units, Grade, Term, and Year.
See CC Native GE requirements for options.
General Education Courses
See CC Native GE requirements for options.
Be prepared to list the following for each course: Subject & Course # (as seen on the transcript – not the CRN #), School, Units, Grade, Term, and Year.
Dental Hygiene Associate in Science Degree
The degree typically takes two years, after being admitted into the program. This timeline does not include general education and program prerequisites.
The program is $46 per unit for California residents, not including books, fees, and supplies. Units vary by course, but the average is three units per course. The unit cost for the associate degree will vary depending upon the number of prerequisites needed. Most students also qualify for some form of financial aid.
Graduates find employment in private dental practice and dental specialties practice.
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